Shooting outdoors can be a huge lighting challenge, but these tips should make things a little easier. Interiors can give you full control over the lighting of a scene, but acquiring all the necessary lighting units can be expensive. That's why it might be financially advantageous to shoot outdoors because the sun provides all the free light you can handle (in the daytime). However, keep in mind that you have almost zero control over your light source...or do you? In this video, Jordy Vandeput of Cinecom shows you how to approach shooting in the harsh light of the sun, including how to work with modifiers, blocking techniques, and much more. Okay, let's take a look at Jordy's top tips for filming in bright sunlight: Break The 180º Rule Not with your talent or your scene, but with your camera and the sun. Try to avoid having your camera and the sun on the same 180º plane. If the camera rig is on your actor’s front three-quarters, then have the sun on the back three-quarters. This creates depth and dimension, effectively using the sun as a backlight. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 26 June, 2019